Gallery Party
Art Opening Reception
Spectrum Gallery
Thursday, July 9, 6-8 p.m., Free
Spectrum Gallery presents an opening reception for Phil Mead and a collection of his landscape and still-life paintings, “An Artist’s View.” Guests can enjoy live music by Brazilian guitarist Raphael Namé and refreshments. To learn more, contact Taylor Campbell at 910-256-2323 or visit
www.spectrumartandjewelry.com
Lego Learning
Family Science Saturday
Cape Fear Museum
Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., $5-$8
Join the Cape Fear Museum to explore a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) project. Children will construct and program a Lego Mindstorms robot. The 10 a.m. program is suitable for children in pre-school and kindergarten. The 11 a.m. program will accommodate children ages 5-14. For more information, call 910-798-4362 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com
Surfer Flick
Surfalorus Board and Beach Expo
Tidal Creek Co-op Food Market
Saturday, July 11, 5-9 p.m., Free
Enjoy free food provided by Tidal Creek, live music and a bonfire at the Surfalorus Board and Beach Expo. Attendees can shop for ocean-themed merchandise and view an outdoor screening of “Beyond the Surface,” a documentary about India’s first female surfer — Ishita Malaviya. For details, visit www.tidalcreek.coop
Sunset Show
Guster in Concert with Kishi Bashi
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Wednesday, July 15, 6 p.m., $19-$28
Guster, an indie/alternative band formed in Boston in 1992, will perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Vocalist and violinist Kishi Bashi will open the show, sponsored by The Penguin and Huka Entertainment. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketfly.com
